The Association of Major Symphony Orchestra Volunteers AMSOV

Please join us for our

Fall 2025 AMSOV Webinar

Social Media Made Simple

Wednesday, October 15

1:00 p.m. Pacific, 2:00 p.m. Mountain, 3:00 p.m. Central, 4:00 p.m. Eastern

We are pleased to announce another in our series of helpful AMSOV webinars to help your volunteers become more effective in their support of symphonic orchestras.

In today's world, it is important for us to be able to take advantage of social media to recruit new members, communicate with existing members, and publicize our fund raising, audience outreach and other activities. Many of us, however, are not very familiar with these platforms. This webinar is intended to address that, and help you to become proficient at supporting your symphony orchestra with the latest methodologies in internet communication.

Here is our speaker's summary of her presentation:

Social media can feel overwhelming, but knowing where to begin can make all the difference. This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the essentials of Facebook and Instagram, helping you understand each platform and giving you the tools to use them with confidence.

You’ll learn:

• The differences between Facebook and Instagram

• How to set up and navigate a profile or company page

• What makes an effective post and how to create one step-by-step

• Simple ways to grow your audience and encourage engagement

Whether you’re brand new to social media or just looking to strengthen your knowledge, you’ll leave with practical tools and easy-to-apply strategies to feel more comfortable showing up online.

How do you join this webinar?

It's easy.

First, the webinar is available only for individuals who are members of AMSOV. If you are already a member, great! If not, then just visit our Membership page (click on Membership on the ribbon menu at the top of this page) and fill out the individual membership form and submit it with your payment ($25). That will get you an AMSOV membership for the rest of this year, and through our biennial Conference next year (check our Conference page!).

Second, if you want to join the webinar, just send an email to both of these addresses:

president@amsov.org

membership@amsov.org

Once we verify that you are a member, we will send you a notice and a link to the webinar, which will be held on Zoom. Then, at the time of the webinar, just click on the link and we'll admit you to the webinar. You can watch, listen and ask questions (at the end).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Webinar Presenter: Maggie Glenski

Wrinkle's Content Studio

Maggie Glenski is an award-winning advertising leader who gained expertise in content strategy and development by managing some of the most memorable brands in the world – Gatorade, Tropicana, Intel, Dannon, ExxonMobil, and Toyota.

After working in global ad agencies like VML, BBDO, and Dentsu for 10+ years, Maggie left her job to follow her dreams of being a mom and female founder.

Through her company, Wrinkle's Content Studio, Maggie partners with businesses and organizations to grow their business through high-quality content and strategic thinking.

She’s a content strategist who specializes in helping brands grow through intentional social media, email and blog content.

Remembering Isa Nelson

AMSOV regrets to report the recent death of one of our cherished former presidents, Isa Nelson of Seattle, Washington. Isa was our President from 1991-93. She was also one of the initial recipients of our Standing Ovation Awards at our Conference in 2024. Isa was an active volunteer with the Seattle Symphony, the American Symphony Orchestra League, and a number of civic organizations in the Seattle area. She held leadership positions in almost all of them. She ran designer showhouses, musical salutes, and among other things gave guided tours of Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony. She was also an active skier and sailor and enjoyed her time as crew on the Oslo, her family's sailboat, including participating in several races. In her earlier years she won multiple skiing awards in the U.S. and abroad. We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and talents that Isa brought to our organization, along with so many other groups. We have lost a great friend.

WHY JOIN AMSOV?

The opportunity to meet in concentrated effort with Symphony volunteers from across North America has been a complete pleasure. I left this past conference in Kansas City with many intriguing ideas to share with my Board and a number of action points to accomplish. Membership in AMSOV is essential as we all seek to support our orchestras in the most effective ways. Many thanks to my Kansas City colleagues who showed the rest us us a wonderful time at the recent conference.

Nancy L.

Dallas

I am honored to have been involved in AMSOV as the organization’s treasurer. AMSOV is a great volunteer led organization with a diverse and talented board, there is nothing like it for supporting and increasing the knowledge of symphony volunteers. The Kansas City Conference was my first AMSOV Conference experience, and what an awesome experience it was. I learned so much to take back to my Seattle Symphony volunteer organization. I’m very much looking forward to continuing my learning and networking at the Toronto Conference in 2026.

Jeff H.

Seattle

I have attended three AMSOV conferences and I have come away from each conference so much richer in various ways. Not only is it a great opportunity to meet new fellow music lovers, but also to forge new friendships and learn from one another. One big eye opener at the most recent Kansas City conference was to learn that it is possible to have volunteer organizations support symphony orchestras without actually playing a fundraising role. I also enjoy tremendously the presentations and discussions by panelists consisting of professionals at the highest levels in the symphony orchestra music world. All in all, it is amazing to see what groups of volunteers can accomplish.

Rose G.

Dallas

The best thing about AMSOV are all the friendships that I have developed along the way. As volunteers, when we share and work together using our unique proficiencies and experiences, the whole is much greater than the sum of the parts. I am indebted to AMSOV for all the

one-of-a-kind experiences that I have had visiting symphony volunteer organizations in the United States and Canada and the opportunity to attend outstanding performances of their symphonies.

Mike M.

Kansas City

In the 20+ years that I have been a member of AMSOV, I have greatly appreciated how the organization supports and champions North America’s major symphony orchestra volunteer groups. Its conferences, website and email newsletters inform groups about orchestral activity and developments. The conferences provide educational sessions from renowned speakers on innovation, advocacy, projects and fundraising, and leadership advancement. Friendships with the volunteer groups have been formed and sustained through the many years. I am excited to go to Kansas City in 2024 to greet longtime friends and make new friendships from the member orchestras.

Deborah B.

Dallas

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP OR TO JOIN, CLICK HERE.